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 LAGOS STATE TRIUMPHS AT 2025 WORLD ROBOT OLYMPIAD IN SINGAPORE The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has commended the outstanding performance of its students at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2025 International Final held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, the birthplace of the WRO Initiative, between November 26 to 28, 2025. The Lagos State 17-Man team, led by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, including officials and coaching crew, represented Nigeria in multiple categories of events, showcasing their skills in robotics and STEM Education. The year 2025 edition, with the global theme: "The Future of Robots", recorded the most significant participation in WRO history with 3,300 young innovators from 112 countries around the world and 600 competing teams.  The global event seeks to provide a platform for young innovators to explore how robotics and science-intelligent ma...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Tinubu Unveils New Security, Economic Blueprint To Harness Nigeria’s Marine Wealth * Directs NIPSS to conduct nationwide security diagnostic, targets port reform, maritime expansion President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a new security and economic framework aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s vast marine and aquatic resources under the blue economy as one of the country’s most critical sectors for national transformation. Accordingly, he directed all relevant ministries, departments, and agencies to immediately review and implement recommendations by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies’ (NIPSS) comprehensive study on blue economy development. Speaking on Wednesday during a Presidential Parley with participants of Senior Executive Course 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) at the Presidential Villa, the President, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the adminis...

 South Sudan deploys troops to secure key Heglig oil field in Sudan South Sudan has sent its troops to neighbouring Sudan to guard the strategic Heglig oil field near the border, its military head said on Thursday, days after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of it. Heglig houses the main processing facility for South Sudanese oil, which makes up the bulk of South Sudan's public revenues. Some oil has continued to flow through Heglig, though at much reduced volumes. Sudanese government forces and workers at the Heglig oil field withdrew from the area on Sunday to avoid fighting that could have damaged facilities there, government sources told Reuters on Monday. General Paul Nang, South Sudan chief of defence forces, said the troop deployment was agreed between South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, Sudan Army Chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF head Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. ‘Important strategic area’ "The three agreed that the area of Heglig shou...

 The mother of the three children who passed away in a Thanksgiving day fire is wanting answers after their father was the only person who made it out alive.  We originally shared this heartbreaking story the day after the devastating Thanksgiving Eve fire that claimed the lives of three beautiful children in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  At that time, the fire hadn't been thoroughly investigated, and information pertaining to its cause and how the events of the evening played, was scarce at best.  However, after a weeks-long investigation, there are still many questions left unanswered. The children's mother, Jourdan Feasbly, is pushing for answers regarding her ex and the children's father that day. Her primary question is how he made it out alive and primarily unscathed while his three children lost their lives inside of his apartment.  She claims things just aren't adding up and wonders why Joshua Kannin left the children inside after seeing that a fire had started i...

 Keyamo blames high airfares on plane scarcity, says FG engaging airline operators Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has blamed the current high airfares on domestic routes on aircraft scarcity, and insufficient maintenance infrastructure. The senate had summoned Keyamo, and key industry stakeholders for an urgent meeting over the sharp rise in domestic airfares. The resolution followed a motion raised by Abdulfatai Buhari, senator representing Oyo north, who warned that the escalating prices threaten national mobility and could disrupt travel ahead of the festive season. Speaking with journalists after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, Keyamo said the federal government has no power to regulate or cap ticket prices charged by airlines.

 TIV RESIDENTS KILLED IN FRESH RAFIN-KADA ATTACK A tragic wave of violence has rocked Rafin-Kada ward in Taraba State, where several innocent Tiv residents were killed in the early hours of the morning. According to community sources, the victims were attacked in their sleep when armed militias stormed the area without provocation. The shocking incident has reignited calls for urgent intervention to stop the recurring violence between Tiv and Jukun communities. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement as tensions rise and residents demand justice and protection. M

 YOUTHS FIGHT FLAMES WITHOUT FIRE SERVICE SUPPORT AS WANNUNE FIRE GUTS 4 HOMES A quiet Tuesday afternoon in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, turned chaotic when a fierce fire swept through the community, destroying more than four houses and leaving families in shock. The blaze, which began in one compound before leaping to nearby buildings, consumed property worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire remains unclear. With no fire service in sight, despite repeated distress calls, it fell to the community’s youths and residents to battle the inferno. Armed with buckets, bowls, and any container they could lay their hands on, they fought relentlessly for hours until the flames were finally subdued. Miraculously, no casualties were recorded. Residents say only divine intervention prevented what could have been a deadly tragedy. Eyewitnesses voiced deep frustration over the failure of the Benue State Fire Service to respond, describing the incident as another pa...

 8 UNIJOS STUDENTS DIE AS TRAILER RUNS INTO BUS ON ZARIA ROAD 11th December, 2025  A somber mood enveloped Jos on Thursday after eight students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) lost their lives in a catastrophic crash along the busy Zaria Road corridor in the early hours of the morning. The students were returning from a night outing around 2:00 a.m. in two hired buses when disaster struck. According to accounts from the two survivors, one of the vehicles was violently hit from behind by a speeding trailer shortly after crossing the Zaria Road Stadium. The force of the impact sent the bus spiraling out of control until it crashed into an electric pole near the Farin Gada bridge. The wreckage was torn apart, killing all eight occupants including the driver  on the spot. Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) later moved the bodies to a mortuary, describing the scene as “devastating,” with several victims severely mutilated. The two survivors, who were seated at...

 IGP Egbetokun Meets Heads of Police Medical Facilities Nationwide …Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Police Medical Services The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has met with all the Heads of Police Medical Facilities across the country at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan International Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The inaugural National Meeting/Conference, themed “Transforming Policing in Nigeria: The Evolving Role of the Directorate of Force Medical Services,” brought together medical commanders, senior officers, partners, and critical stakeholders in the Nigeria Police healthcare system. In his address, the IGP reaffirmed that the wellbeing of personnel remains the backbone of operational readiness and national security, and therefore occupies a central place in his policing vision. He emphasized that the historic upgrade of the Nigeria Police Medical Services to a full-fledged Directorate in August 2025 was a strategic mileston...

 Press Release    Rescue of Niger Students a Profound National Relief, Says Information Minister on Visit to Governor Bago    The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papyri, Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children.    The Minister stated this on Wednesday when he led a Federal Government delegation to the Government House, Minna, to pay gratitude and share in the relief and joy that followed the release and safe return of the school children.    The delegation was received by the Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Umaru Mohammed Bago.   “The rescue of these children is a moment of profound relief for their families and for the entire nation. We are grateful for the tireless work of our security agencies, the swift response of the Niger Sta...

 PRESS RELEASE BODO BONNY ROAD TEMPORARILY OPENS, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND COMMERCE, BRINGING SAFE TRAVELS AND HISTORIC RELIEF TO BONNY ISLAND AND THE NIGER DELTA The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable and modern infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He disclosed this during the temporary opening of the Bodo–Bonny Road and Bridges Across the Opobo Channel in Rivers State on Monday, 8 December, 2025. It marks a historic milestone for the riverine Bonny and Ogoni Kingdoms, bringing relief to communities that have endured decades of challenging river crossings and costly helicopter trips. President Tinubu described the road project as a testament to the Administration’s commitment to transforming the Niger Delta region. The road, spanning...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS FIVE SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN A REPORTED CASE OF ARMED ROBBERY AND VANDALISM AT AN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY IN AGULU In a coordinated operation on the evening of 8th December 2025, Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu, working with Police personnel from Neni Divisional Headquarters on a follow-up investigation into a case of conspiracy and armed robbery, successfully arrested five male suspects in connection with vandalism and theft at an International Company located at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The operatives recovered one (1) pump action gun, ten (10) live cartridges, and one (1) black motorcycle.  The suspects are: Okemili Chikwado - 20 years, Collins Nwakpa - 23 years, Chukwuemeka Igboke - 18 years, Nwali Chinedu - 18 years, and Ekene Nwakwo - 22 years respectively. Upon arrest and subsequent interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime and named one Arinze as their maj...

 ANAMBRA POLICE DID NOT DETAIN ANY JOURNALIST: PERSONNEL ONLY OBSERVED STANDARD PROTOCOLS TO CONFIRM HIS INVITATION TO ANAMBRA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY FACILITY.  The Anambra State Police Command wishes to clarify that no journalist was detained at any point. The personnel on duty merely observed standard security protocols by confirming the individual’s identity and the authenticity of his invitation to the Anambra State House of Assembly facility. This procedure is routine, non-punitive, and aimed solely at ensuring the safety and integrity of the facilities and personnel. The comment of the ‘enemy’ that was mentioned during the incident is a ‘situational statement’ that occurred following the unsatisfactory explanation to the officers which resulted in a minor rift but was later resolved. Also, further inquiry made reveals that the individual who invited the journalist is not a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly or staff of the institution but was also there on th...

The Actors Guild of Nigeria is deeply saddened to confirm the involvement of the National President elect Mr. Abubakar Yakubu, in a tragic road accident that occurred on Tuesday 9th December in Lagos.   The accident, resulting from an unexpected mechanical brake failure, leading to a collision that unfortunately claimed the life of a child and injured the child’s mother, who is currently receiving medical care.   Immediately following the incident, Mr. Yakubu cooperated fully with law enforcement and emergency responders as a law abiding citizen. The Guild Leadership has since visited the affected family to offer condolences, emotional support, and solidarity in this painful moment.   The matter has also been resolved amicably with the family, with a shared understanding that this was a tragic accident with no party at intentional fault. The family has shown remarkable grace and humanity in their response, and we thank them for their understanding. ...

Alleged leader of foiled Benin coup has sought refuge in Togo, Benin says The alleged leader of a failed coup in Benin has sought refuge in neighbouring Togo, two Beninese government officials told Reuters on Wednesday, demanding his immediate extradition. A dispute between the two small West African nations over Colonel Pascal Tigri and his alleged accomplices would risk deepening diplomatic divisions in West Africa, which has struggled to respond in a uniform way to a spate of coups in recent years. Soldiers briefly took control of Benin's state television station on Sunday morning and claimed they had deposed President Patrice Talon, but Benin's armed forces, backed by Nigerian firepower and French intelligence and logistical support, thwarted the attempt. The soldiers identified Tigri as the coup leader. His whereabouts had previously been unknown. One of the Beninese officials said Tigri and others allegedly involved in the coup attempt were hiding out in a neighbourhood o...